Six Flags Entertainment’s Profit Falls Following Rider’s Death

The Texas Giant roller coaster at Six Flags Over Texas in Arlington. (credit: CBSDFW.COM)

GRAND PRAIRIE (CBSDFW.COM/AP) — Six Flags Entertainment Corp.’s net income tumbled 52 percent in the third quarter amid the death of a roller coaster rider in July.

Management on Wednesday said attendance, revenue and profit were somewhat suppressed following the July 19 fatality at Six Flags Over Texas in Arlington. The Grand Prairie company’s results include $3 million set aside for litigation costs related to a wrongful death lawsuit filed by the family of Rosa Esparza.